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The article provides information on the 2024 annual meeting concluded by the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) in Seattle, Washington with content and presentations that showed the level of innovation on the field of ophthalmology. Topics include number of posters and paper sessions featured in the event, mission of ARVO, and the meeting's focus on the impact of innovation, technology, and information on vision research.

Highlights the topics of Glaucoma Free Paper session at the 1998 American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana. Anti-glaucoma medications; Surgical interventions on patients with primary open-angle glaucoma; Information on the computer software in perimetric testing.

Focuses on the theme of the annual meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on May 1-5, 2005. Expected number of scientific paper and poster presentations; Presentation on ocular oncology collaborative research; Discussions on age-related macular degeneration and regulatory T cells in ocular pathology.

Presents an overview of some of the many interesting free papers to be presented during the American Academy of Ophthalmology's 1997 annual meeting, October 26-29, at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California. Titles, authors and presentation dates.

Presents the top ten papers presented at the 1996 American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting. Includes the report `Corneaplasty: The Safety and Efficacy of a Non-Surgical Technique for Correcting Refractive Errors,' by Hemper Karageozian et al; `Office-Based No-Stitch Battery-Operated Diagnostic Pars Plana Vitrectomy,' by Robert Josephberg et al.

Information about several papers discussed at the Ophthalmic Devices Panel Meeting held at Gaitherburg, Maryland on April 25, 2008. During the event, participants discussed the post-market experience of patients of laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). They evaluate the stories of angry patients who experienced discomfort to unfulfilled expectations from LASIK.

Information about several papers discussed at a symposium on the management of glaucoma at the 2006 American Academy of Ophthalmology joint meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada is presented. It is designed to guide ophthalmologists in the management of glaucoma especially on the evaluation of disease progression and treatment with medical therapy to improve patient care. It tackled the importance of early detection of the disease and the exact use of laser and surgical options for disease management.

Information about several papers discussed at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) meeting in 2013 is presented. Age-Related Eye Disease Study 2 (AREDS2) results showed that participants treated with the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin without beta-carotene had their risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) reduced at about 18%. Automated standardization in evaluating corneal superficial punctuate keratitis (SPK) is shown not to be invariably applicable.

The article presents information on several research papers related to aging eye discussed at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology's (AVRO) annual meeting held in 2007. A study had found that mean retinal thickness decreased significantly after 3 months of treatment in patients with wet age-related macular degeneration. Information is given on research related to several diseases of eye including blepharitis, dry eye, and glaucoma.

Information about several papers discussed at the American Academy of Ophthalmology annual meeting in Maryland. The event presented findings from a small restrospective study of the prevalence of periorbital soft-tissue infections in non-hospitalized patients. The meeting featured several speakers including Dr. Brett A. Levinson of Wills Eye at Jefferson, Philadelphia.

Information about several papers discussed at a meeting sponsored by International Society of Refractive Surgery or American Academy of Ophthalmology on diagnostic techniques used in detecting forme fruste keratoconus (FFKC) is presented. Topics include the use of placido corneal topography and Scheimpflug imaging. The meeting featured opthalmology professors Stephen D. Klyce and Michael W. Belin.

Information about several papers discussed at the 2010 annual meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) in May 13, 2010 in Miami, Florida is presented. Topics include research in the areas of retinal disease, dry eye, ocular infection, ocular inflammation, glaucoma and allergy. The meeting was attended by broad spectrum of ophthalmology professionals to present their researches related to the topics mentioned.

Information about several papers discussed at the annual meeting of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) in San Diego, California, is presented. Physician Brian S. Boxer presented results of a study on implantable contact lens (ICL). Boxer presented results with the lens in a sequential series of patients, both in healthy eyes and those that had keratoconus. Another clinician reported the outcomes of the FDA clinical trial of the ICL with 5-year follow-up.

Information about several papers discussed at the Innovations in Ophthalmology meeting held in Los Cabos, Mexico. The event focuses on the advantages of adding hyaluronic acid fillers when using botulinum type A for patients who want to improve their physical appearance. The meeting featured several speakers including Dr. Julian D. Perry.

The article reports that the biennial World Ophthalmology Congress in Sao Paolo, Brazil. The American Academy of Ophthalmology will host the global meeting in 2012. 8,000 people from more than 100 countries are registered to attend and more than 4,000 scientific papers were submitted. There are 400 sessions scheduled.

Announces the 26th annual meeting of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) and the 14th annual meeting of the American Society of Ophthalmic Administrators (ASOA) to be held from May 20 to 24, 2000 in Boston, Massachusetts. Hall of Fame Awards; Scientific paper presentations; Course offerings.

Discusses studies on glaucoma treatment presented at the 1996 centennial meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO). Effect of PRK on accuracy of Goldmann applanation tonometry; Laser trabeculoplasty. INSET: Glaucoma free paper presentations..

Information about several papers discussed at a conference sponsored by the Wilmer Eye Institute at the Johns Hopkins University in Maryland on reviewing information collected by insurance companies and documenting appropriate levels of service in the U.S. is presented. Topics include insurers who try to decrease their medical costs, physicians' style on evaluation and management (E&M), and avoiding audit for new patients. The conference featured Dr. John T. Thompson, a retina specialist.

Information about several papers discussed at a meeting sponsored by the Wilmer Eye Institute on the suitable measures in reporting to Medicare is presented. Topics include the hospital report system, Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI), and exploring quality reporting outside the U.S. The meeting featured Dr. Michael Repka, a professor of ophthalmology and pediatrics at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, as its speaker.

Information about several papers discussed at the Current Concepts in Ophthalmology meeting in Baltimore, Maryland. The event focuses on the finding of a study that investigates the occurrence of intracameral antibiotic prophylaxis in post-cataract surgery patients. The meeting featured several speakers including Francis S. Mah.

Information about several papers discussed at the 2007 annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology in Las Vegas, Nevada is presented. Gregory F. Kozielec asserted that a study on intravitreal bevacizumab by Avastin and Genentec has shown positive results for the treatment for macular edema associated with ischemic central retinal vein occlusion. He asserted that the achieved results are encouraging but preliminary.

The article focuses on ophthalmologist Robert W. Snyder's discussion about the efficacy of antibiotic prophylaxis for reducing the risk of acute postcataract surgery endophthalmitis, at the American Academy of Ophthalmology annual meeting in Chicago, Illinois. Snyder explains that the rationale of using antibiotics is to eliminate ocular surface pathogens to prevent intraocular inoculation. He notes that one of the earliest suggestions favoring the use of antibiotic prophylaxis emerged in a 1979 paper by Christy and Sommer.

Reports on the American Academy of Ophthalmology's centennial annual meeting on October 27-31, 1996 at McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois. Keynote speakers; Meeting presentations and papers; Skill transfer courses; Contact information.